In 2024, dual-title Demography students created the Demography Graduate Student Association (DGSA) at Penn State. DGSA aims to provide a space for all Demography graduate students to connect, share information and resources, access mentorship, and receive funding to cover expenses not covered by the dual-title Demography program, PRI, or students' home departments. This organization is proudly affiliated with the Penn State dual-title Demography program and Dr. Molly Martin serves as the faculty advisor. The DGSA is registered as an official Penn State organization.
Penn State Demography graduate students are welcome to become a member and support the community through participation in any way you see fit. As a member, you can participate in elections for leadership roles, seek supplemental funds from the DGSA, and deepen your engagement with fellow Demography students. There is a listserve to communicate with DGSA members.
If you are interested in becoming a founding member of DGSA, please add your name and email to this document: Demography Graduate Student Org Members.xlsx. If you have any questions about DGSA, please contact Ayse Akyildiz at aqa6158@psu.edu.